Rape suspect arraigned

MURFREESBORO — A former Uber driver facing multiple charges of rape was arraigned late Tuesday morning in Judge David Bragg’s Circuit Court.

Emmett Nelson Lyons Jr., 42, of Longhunter Lane in Antioch was arrested Friday on a sealed grand jury indictment. The incident took place Oct. 31, when, the arrest report states, Lyons picked up an intoxicated client at a Halloween party. A friend, tracking he Uber travels, became concerned and went to check on the 22-year-old woman, only to find she had been raped, Murfreesboro Detective Tommy Roberts reported.

Lyons’ bond was set at $100,000. He told Bragg he understood the charges on the indictment, and when asked if he had an attorney, Lyons said his wife was trying to find one.

Bragg stated he would err on the side of caution and appoint a public defender, but advised Lyons he could dismiss the PD if he got his own attorney.

Lyons’ next date in court is April 8, and his plea is set for April 27.